On average Rotherhithe has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 38.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £78,136 per year. There are 5 schools in Rotherhithe: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Rotherhithe is home to around 15,626 people, with a population density of about 11,071.2 per km².
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £871,000 | £810 |
| Terraced | 17 | £780,000 | £830 |
| Flats | 71 | £435,000 | £673 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £448,500 | £720,000 | £770,000 |
| 2017 | £470,000 | £697,500 | £831,250 |
| 2018 | £455,000 | £685,000 | £725,000 |
| 2019 | £425,000 | £478,000 | £650,000 |
| 2020 | £450,167 | £717,000 | £774,000 |
| 2021 | £425,000 | £650,000 | £760,000 |
| 2022 | £447,500 | £650,000 | £806,250 |
| 2023 | £447,500 | £820,000 | £820,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £732,500 | £755,000 |
| 2025 | £475,000 | £863,500 | £790,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £815,000 | £810,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £714 | £813 | £713 |
| 2017 | £691 | £630 | £692 |
| 2018 | £669 | £575 | £611 |
| 2019 | £646 | £881 | £677 |
| 2020 | £696 | £775 | £759 |
| 2021 | £634 | £711 | £706 |
| 2022 | £674 | £755 | £820 |
| 2023 | £663 | £830 | £819 |
| 2024 | £693 | £845 | £746 |
| 2025 | £691 | £810 | £793 |
| 2026 | £610 | £870 | £745 |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Rotherhithe ward.
Colin James Boyle
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Kath Whittam
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephanie Cryan
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
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Water Gardens Square
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Moodkee Street
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Hurley Crescent
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King Stairs Close
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Rotherhithe
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Fishermans Drive
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Tawny Way
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Clarence Mews
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Albatross Way
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Rotherhithe
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Ann Moss Way
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Wolfe Crescent
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Rotherhithe New Road
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Canada Estate
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Lower Road
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Oldfield Grove
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Swan Road
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Rotherhithe New Road
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Canada Estate
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Water Gardens Square
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Christopher Close
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Albion Estate
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Albion Street
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Deal Porters Way
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Pump House Close
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Gomm Road
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Eugenia Road
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Rotherhithe New Road
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Rotherhithe Old Road
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Clifton Place
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Chargrove Close
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Garter Way
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Surrey Quays Road
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Canon Beck Road
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Haddonfield
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Canada Estate
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Dominion Drive
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Surrey Water Road
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Rotherhithe Street
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Wolfe Crescent
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Rotherhithe
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Brunel Road
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Moodkee Street
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Warndon Street
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Lower Road
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Gomm Road
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Dolphin Close
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Albion Street
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Rotherhithe New Road
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City Business Centre
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Rotherhithe Street
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Hull Close
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Gomm Road
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Rotherhithe
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Woodland Crescent
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Adams Gardens Estate
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Moodkee Street
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Hope Wharf
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Silwood Street
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Cope Street
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Chilton Grove
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Howland Estate
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Aylton Estate
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Christopher Close
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Albatross Way
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Lagado Mews
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Rotherhithe Old Road
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St Marys Estate
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China Hall Mews
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Kenning Street
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Rotherhithe
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Eleanor Close
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Orange Place
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Albatross Way
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Rotherhithe New Road
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Clack Street
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Orange Place
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Lower Road
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Albion Street
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Rotherhithe Old Road
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St Marychurch Street
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Galleon Close
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Lower Road
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Hardy Close
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Radley Court
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Hothfield Place
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Swan Road
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Isambard Place
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Rotherhithe Street